Artists of the Month & New Artists

Artists of the Month: November 2025

Linda Hagen

Linda moved to Las Cruces from Ohio in 2004 where she instantly connected to the light and landscape of New Mexico. She paints in oils in her studio as well as in plein air, a French expression which refers to the art of painting outdoors “in open air.” Her favorite place is from her bed of her 1994 pick-up, Bessie. Her love of nature and animals is reflected in her work, but she holds a special regard for the horse.

Richard Spellenberg

Richard is drawn to producing useful items that have a strong aesthetic component, attractive to the eye and the touch. He came to Las Cruces in 1968 from California where he obtained a Ph.D specializing in biology, a professor at New Mexico State University. He was most interested in woodturning making a few ash tray holders which developed into a full time job after retirement. He attended demonstrations and his interest in the differences in the wood and patterns has deepened.

New Gallery Artist

Beverly A. Jackson

Beverly’s paintings are mixed media abstracts, landscapes, and florals. Much of her work is inspired by jazz tunes which keep her busy studio lively. A New Yorker for 20 years, she has since lived in California, Florida and Colorado, moving to Las Cruces and making it home in 2021. She had a career in accounting software while she studied art. She also is a published writer and poet, whose work can be found online and in print in over 100 venues.